Bellator FCBellator MMA (Bellator) is the 2nd largest mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion in the USA and the largest tournament-based MMA organization in the world. Headquartered in Newport Beach, California, the company was formed in 2008 by Chairman and CEO Bjorn Rebney. Bellator’s events are primarily structured around tournaments. The tournament winner is declared the number one contender in their respective weight class, and is awarded a check for $100,000 and a shot at the reigning Bellator champion. Bellator uses the motto “The Toughest Tournament In Sports” Bellator FC now airs on Spike TV Thursday nights!

Bellator MMA has bolstered its roster with the signing of a trio of fighters from Brazil.

Julio Cesar Neves, Cleiton Duarte and Diego Marlon are the latest additions to Bellator's ranks. The promotion announced the three signings on Tuesday. All three fighters are part of Prime Fighters Management, which is run by Marcelo Brigadeiro.

The deal comes not long after Bellator signed a broadcast deal with FOX Sports Latin America for future programming.

"As we continue scouting and signing the best talent in the world, Marcelo and his team at Prime Fighters Management are tremendous, trusted allies as we expand further into Brazil with our groundbreaking FOX Sports Latin America alliance," Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney stated.

Undefeated featherweight Julio Cesar Neves Junior, better known in Brazil simply as "Morceguinho", has signed a deal with Bellator after racking up an impressive 28-0 record in the Brazilian regional circuit.

The 19-year-old fighter has gone the distance only three times in his career, finishing 17 fights via knockout -- including this "knockout of the year" candidate -- and eight via submission since his MMA debut on October 2011.

Neves, the younger brother of Bellator tournament winner Rafael "Morcego" Silva (21-3), has won 18 fights over the last 12 months, and the date and opponent for his Bellator debut are yet to be announced.

Sounds like some exciting prospects. Very active finishers, can't wait to see who they fight and how they do.

So they're signing some legit up and comers like they were when they were a rising promotion as compared to when they went on the UFC signing spree. This maybe their redeeming factor in the lighter weights. It may help out for the future tournaments.